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AR Ameen clarifies he wasn't driving in Chennai car accident
A famous singer called AR Ameen had a small car accident in Chennai, a big city in India.
AR Ameen is the son of AR Rahman, a very famous movie music composer.
Ameen was on his way to the airport when the accident happened.
He was sitting in the passenger seat, and his friend was driving the car.
Another car went through a red light, and the two cars bumped into each other.
Ameen got a few small injuries, but nobody was badly hurt.
He said everyone involved was safe and okay.
He thanked his family, friends, and fans for their love and prayers.
His big sister, Khatija Rahman, said Ameen is fine and doing well.
She asked reporters to check their facts before writing news, because some reports were not correct.
AR Ameen, playback singer and son of AR Rahman, was involved in a minor car accident in Chennai on his way to the airport.
Ameen confirmed he was in the passenger seat, not driving, and that his friend was behind the wheel.
The collision happened when a driver in another vehicle moved through a red signal; one report describes the other vehicle as a cab.
Ameen sustained minor injuries and said everyone involved is safe and okay.
His sister Khatija Rahman confirmed he is fine and urged media to verify facts with the family; reports also give conflicting dates for the crash.
- Who
- AR Ameen, playback singer and son of AR Rahman; his friend, who was driving; and the occupant of the other vehicle, described as a cab in one report.
- What
- A minor car accident on the way to the airport in which Ameen was a passenger and sustained minor injuries.
- Where
- Chennai, India; one report specifies near the Kathipara flyover in Guindy and the Olympia Tech Park signal.
- When
- Articles conflict: one report places it on Sunday, August 9, 2026, with Ameen's statement on Monday, August 10; another says the early hours of August 18.
- Why
- A driver in another vehicle moved forward despite a red signal, causing a minor collision.
Key facts
- Person involved
- AR Ameen, playback singer and son of AR Rahman
- Incident
- Minor car accident on the way to the airport
- Location
- Chennai, India (Kathipara flyover, Guindy, near Olympia Tech Park per one report)
- Date
- Conflicting reports: August 9, 2026 or August 18
- Ameen's role
- Passenger; his friend was driving
- Cause
- Another driver moved through a red signal
- Other vehicle
- A cab (per one report)
- Injuries
- Minor injuries to Ameen; all involved reported safe; both taken to hospital and discharged (per one report)
Quotes
Khatija Rahman
Ameen’s eldest sister, music composer and singer
“"Ameen was on his way to the airport, seated in the passenger seat, while his friend was driving. A driver in another vehicle ahead of them moved forward despite the signal being red, which resulted in a minor collision. By God’s grace, Ameen, his friend, and the occupant of the other vehicle are all safe."”
indianexpress.com
“"I'd also like to clarify what actually happened, as there have been some inaccurate reports regarding the incident. Ameen was on his way to the airport, seated in the passenger seat, while his friend was driving."”
NDTV
Sources
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